Welcome to Recycling in DC The city's comprehensive, one-stop site for all your recycling questions! Are you looking for a comprehensive, one-stop-shop website to explain all of your questions about recycling in Washington, DC?  Well, you’ve found it!  This website provides a thorough explanation of why recycling is important for DC residents and suggests ways for you to ensure that your home or business is doing its part to reduce waste in the District.  We hope to answer all your questions and concerns, so if you have suggestions about how this site could be improved- or if you have your own piece of recycling wisdom- please contact us so that we can share it with others.                                         Why recycle?                                How do I recycle?                                        ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS                  RESIDENTIAL                                       Protect the environment!                                 (Single-family homes & buildings with 3 or fewer                                                                                                                       apartments)                                        FINANCIAL BENEFITS                              COMMERCIAL                                        To save money!                                              (4+ unit buildings, small businesses, schools,                                                                                                                               corporations and government buildings)                                        LEGAL BENEFITS                                        HOW CAN I HELP?                                        It’s the law!                                                     brought to you by ecoaction – Georgetown university’s environmental organization Website created by Robyn Liska and Angela Crandall.  Last updated November 12 2007.